Plants that Start with W

Last Updated on March 12, 2023 by Derek

Plants that start with W list

What is a flower that starts with W?

Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) is a lovely flower with delicate yellow blooms, appearing in mid winter and early spring. It’s of Chinese origin and grows up to 15 feet high. Its leaves are dark green and have an attractive shiny appearance which turn yellow in the fall – this shrub is visually interesting all year-round!

Wintersweet is easy to grow in soil with good drainage. It’s best to plant this shrub from saplings, as from seed to flowering can take over 10 years – well worth the wait, but still a long time.

Wintergreen Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Wintergreen	Gaultheria procumbens	3-8	Hardy perennial	Well-draining, acidic soil	Partial shade to full sun	Regular watering

NC State Wintersweet Info

How fast do Weigela grow?

Shrubs beginning with W

Weigela can grow up to 24″ in a year but a good average is about 12″ to 18″. It depends if it’s looked after well. Grow this plant in good sunshine and partial shade – natural shading as the sun changes position throughout the day is ideal.

Weigela do well with average garden soil with neutral pH and good drainage, fertilizing once in the early Spring.

Virginia Tech – PDF Weigela Care

Weigela Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Weigela	Weigela florida	4-8	Hardy deciduous shrub	Well-draining, loamy soil	Full sun to partial shade	Moderate watering

Types of trees that starts with W

1. Water ash (fraxinus caroliniana)
2. White birch European (betula alba)
3. Water elm (planera aquatica)
4. Water tupelo (nyssa aquatica)
5. White basswood (tilia heterophylla)
6. Water oak (quercus nigra)
7. Water birch (betula occidentalis)
8. Western larch (larix occidentalis)
9. White alder (alnus rhombifolia)
10. White birch American (betula papyrifera)

Video – The Beautiful and Deadly Wisteria

1. Wisteria

The unique colors of the Wisteria plant are eye catching. They are well known to twine in a clockwise direction on any support that is around. Wisteria can climb supports up to a height of 20 meters and can spread out up to 10 meters.

They are well known to produce cute pink, purple, violet, or white-colored flowers. The flowers of most species are fragrant, which you’ll detect even from a distance. Most parts of these plants have toxins that cause dizziness, stomach pains, nausea, or diarrhea when it is ingested.

Wisteria Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Wisteria	Wisteria sinensis	5-9	Hardy deciduous vine	Well-draining, fertile soil	Full sun	Regular watering

Wisteria can grow in poor quality soils and grow faster, thriving well in full sunlight. As a gardener, you might prefer growing Wisteria plants rather than seeds, because the latter can take longer to bloom.

If not supported it can grow into an unruly mound, so it is wiser to let in climb supports on their own. When it is a bit older, you can reduce its size by pruning off its new tendrils during the autumn. This helps to maintain it in a good condition.

Mississippi Edu – Dangers of Wisteria

2. Wallflower

Known to have originated from Southern Europe, Wallflowers are endowed with a nice fragrance and have numerous colors. The Wallflower is a short-term biennial or perennial usually planted as an annual with a prolonged period of blooms. The plant comes either in creamy yellows, pale blues, pinks, hot pinks, oranges, warmer reds, or golden yellows.

Wallflowers do well when sown in dry to medium, yet well-drained soils. They’re also best to grow on border fronts, containers, raised beds, and rocky gardens. Put wallflowers in a place of the garden that gets full sun in the climates of the North. While in the Southern climates, they enjoy the noon shade.

Wallflower Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Wallflower	Erysimum cheiri	6-10	Hardy biennial or perennial	Well-draining, alkaline soil	Full sun	Moderate watering

When grown as a perennial, cut them back after they produce their first bloom to boost huge bushy growth. When left to become too long, they tend to become leggy and woody and fewer flowers will be produced. Besides, pruning helps the plants against reseeding.

3. Walnut

Walnut plants are trees in the plant genus Juglans, which is of the family – Juglandaceae, and the seeds of these plants are known as walnut. All the species are short-lived, 33 – 131 ft (10 – 40 meters) tall, with 7.9 – 35.4 inch (200 – 900 millimeters) pinnate leaves, and 5 – 25 leaflets. Their shoots feature chambered pith – a feature that is shared with Wingnuts.

Walnut Tree Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Walnut	Juglans spp.	4-9	Hardy deciduous tree	Well-draining, loamy soil	Full sun	Moderate watering

The 21-species found in the genus span across the Northern Temperate (Old World) starting from Southeast Europe to Japan, and are popular in other places like Argentina, California, and Canada. Edible walnuts that are eaten globally are mostly harvested from the varieties that are cultivated from the species -Juglans Regia.

China cultivates about half of the of walnuts consumed globally. The fruit of the walnut is referred to as ‘pseudo drupe’ – drupe-like nut. The shell or the outer fruit cover is an involucre, which is a whorl of bracts located below and close to the nut.

4. Wandflower

Wandflower is a plant that demands low maintenance and hence is a good option for gardeners who are starting out. Its swaying wands are marked with droves of pinkish flowers that don’t stop flowering in high temperatures or even during dry weather.

The airy appearance of wandflower makes them a great flower with a lovely scent, ideal for a varied perennial border. You can grow a group of wandflowers in a garden, and there is where it will show how it acquired its name.

Wandflower Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Wandflower	Gaura lindheimeri	5-9	Hardy perennial	Well-draining, sandy soil	Full sun to partial shade	Low to moderate watering

Wandflower are tap-rooted, and this explains why the plant isn’t easy to transplant successfully. For that reason, you need to choose the growing site well.

Wandflowers tend to flop over in your garden, and though staking may be an option, you can decide to use plants that will offer better support. Wandflower does well in full sun, but it likes the afternoon shade, more so in hot climatic conditions.

5. Washingtonia

Washingtonia Robusta popularly known as Mexican Washingtonia, Skduster or Mexican Fan Palm, is a palm tree. It is a native tree to Baja California Peninsula and also a section of Sonora in Mexico. Washingtonia can grow to 82 ft. (25m) tall, but rarely goes above 98 ft. (30m).

The petiole of the leaves can go up to 3.3 ft (1m) long and the leaflets can reach 1m long. The inflorescence can reach 9.8 ft. (3m) long with many small, orange-pink flowers. Its fruit comes in a sphere-like shape with a blue-black drupe, which is about 6 – 8mm in diameter. The fruit is thin-fleshed, yet it is edible.

Washingtonia Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Washingtonia	Washingtonia	8-11	Hardy	Well-draining soil	Full sun	Moderate to low

Just like the related California Fan Palm, Washingtonia Robusta is grown mostly as an ornamental plant. Even though it is very similar, this Washingtonia features a narrow trunk – and mostly it’s bigger towards the base. Moreover, it grows quickly and tall. Additionally, it is a hardy tree that can work well in a semi-arid area.

Mexican Fan Palm – Freemont Gov

6. Water Lily

Water lilies are well known to grow aquatic in environments in tropical and temperate climates. Their cute floral pattern is believed to be a clear representation of the earliest flowering species.

A nourishing food for fish and other wildlife, many people around the world have developed water lilies in their garden pools. Their leaves are characterized by many air spaces and these plants float on water.

Water Lily Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Water Lily	Nymphaea	3-11	Perennial	Aquatic soil or heavy loam	Full sun to partial shade	Constant moisture

You can grow water lilies easily in a pond, but it prevents sun penetration. You could also use a large plastic pot with holes on all sides. Care is needed as they can spread to unwanted areas in your pond. Whether you have a small or large pond, water lilies will look cute and attractive.

Water Lily Growing Tips – Utah

7. Watermelon

The watermelon plant is well known to produce edible fruits. It has a trailing vine-like growth mechanism and is widely cultivated throughout the world.

Watermelon Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Watermelon	Citrullus lanatus	3-11	Annual	Well-draining soil	Full sun	High

There are more than 1000 varieties of this fruit. Watermelon is primarily grown in different climates ranging from tropical to temperate regions in the world. It is a large fruit that has a hard rind, with no internal divisions. The color of the juicy flesh is usually pink or deep red with many seeds.

You can eat watermelon in either raw form or pickle it depending on your needs. The rind is edible after cooking and you can also convert the flesh into juice. Watermelon originated from North-Eastern Africa and has spread throughout the world over the decades.

Most farmers usually produce mature fruits after 100 days from the planting day, depending on growth conditions. Selective seeding techniques have given rise to disease-resistant varieties of watermelon. You can also find seedless watermelon if you prefer.

Watermelon Facts – Florida Gov

8. Willow

Narrow-leaved varieties are commonly referred to as osier and broad-leaved species are called sallow. Willow plants are mostly grown in the moist soils in the temperate and cold regions of the northern hemisphere.

The dwarf willow is usually called the creeping shrub because it is low growing. It grows up to a height of 2.5 inches but spreads across the ground. Their unique roots can withstand harsh environmental conditions and sprout easily.

Willow Tree Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Willow Tree	Salix	3-9	Hardy	Moist, well-drained soil	Full sun to partial shade	Regular watering, especially during dry periods

Willows have leaves of a greenish color, but variations run from bluish to a yellowish color. They are well known to be among the first plant to drop their leaves during spring and the last during the autumn season. When it comes to its flowers, both the male and female flowers look like catkins and usually appear on different willow plants.

9. Windmill palm

Windmill palm is one of the hardiest species that can be grown in moist, cool summers and cool winters. This is a species of a hard evergreen palm tree native to China, Japan, and India.

With the strong leaf sheath fiber, windmill palm has been used in making ropes and sacks. Windmill palm is mainly cultivated in regions with subtropical and warm temperate regions. Since it can tolerate cool winters and summer, most palm enthusiasts and landscapers adore this plant.

Windmill Palm Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Windmill Palm	Trachycarpus fortunei	7-11	Hardy	Well-draining soil	Partial to full sun	Moderate to high

Some usual feature leaf segments while others have drooping tips. The female plants are well known to produce greenish flowers while the male has some yellow flowers. This makes it so easy to differentiate the male and female windmill palm plants.

These flowers are produced separately on different plants. The fruit produced is yellow to blue-black and ripens mostly in the autumn season.

USDA – Palm Trees

10. Wintergreen

The Wintergreen plant is commonly known as a low-growing shrub because it only grows up to a height of 4-7 inches.

The pendulous flower is white or pink-tinged in colors. It has red fruits that look like a berry but in fact it is a dry capsule with a juicy calyx. Though it produces its fruit in the summer season, wintergreen develops better in acidic soil and can thrive well in pine forests.

Wintergreen is edible and its leaves and branches can be used to make herbal tea. Their leaves can yield large amounts of oil if fermented them for more than three days.

Wintergreen Growing Conditions

Plant Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Wintergreen	Gaultheria procumbens	3-8	Hardy, Perennial	Moist, well-draining acidic soil	Partial to full shade	Moderate

Most animals feed on these wintergreen plants. These include black bears, red fox, wild turkey, and many more. Native Americans used the leaves of wintergreen for medicinal purposes. It is sometimes referred to as Hill berry, checkerberry, ginger berry and deer berry.

Wintergreen – American Botanical

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FAQ relating to plants that start with the letter W

What is a popular houseplant that starts with W?

One popular houseplant that starts with W is the Wandering Jew plant, which has trailing stems and purple or green leaves with silver stripes.

Are there any edible plants that start with W?

Yes, there are a few edible plants that start with W, including watercress, which is a leafy green that can be used in salads or soups, and wasabi, which is a Japanese condiment made from the root of the Wasabia japonica plant.

What is a flowering plant that starts with W?

One flowering plant that starts with W is the Witch Hazel, which produces clusters of fragrant yellow or orange-red flowers in late winter or early spring.

What is a common tree that starts with W?

A common tree that starts with W is the White Oak, which is a large deciduous tree with distinctive lobed leaves and acorns.

What is a medicinal plant that starts with W?

One medicinal plant that starts with W is the Willow tree, which contains a compound called salicin that is used to make aspirin.

What is a succulent plant that starts with W?

One succulent plant that starts with W is the Woolly Senecio, which has fuzzy, silver-green leaves and produces small yellow flowers in the summer.

What is an aquatic plant that starts with W?

One aquatic plant that starts with W is the Water Lily, which has large floating leaves and fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, or yellow.

Other resources relating to plants beginning with the letter W:

List Of Flower Names W

Plants that Start with W

50 Flowers that Start with “W” – Home Stratosphere

Perennials that start with the letter W